The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-07-01

that she entered the Abbey
precisely at noon DR.. Bridge.
organist OF the Abbey, who had for the
occasion . specially trained choir Of two
hundrsd and 6fty voices, selected from
the great choirs Of London, . number OF
eminent soloists, besides large accom-.
paniment Of brass instruments ana
drums, gradually drew the immense con-
gregation into silence and their respective
places to be prepared for the Queep's
coming by rendering . number Of selec.
tons in a manner that made every person
within hearing OF the great organ eager
to catch its softest note.
When the Queen reached the Abbey
and royal procession was forming in the
marquee outside the west door, the state
trumpeters in gold and crimson uniforms,
executed fanfares from the organ loft,
nearly in the center of the edifice; when
the clergy at the head of the royal pro-
cession moved into the church the ma
tioual anths m was rendered by the organ.
The music was thrilling. The audience
rose as unit aud lent their ten thousand
voices to accompany the choir. Tho effect
was so grand, SO profound, that
many persons were moved te tears.
1t was at this moment that the Queen ap.
reared within the doors. Then the sing
ing # the anthem ceased, and the process
sional march from HaEdeps Occasional
O-atorlo," was gwen by the organ during
the progress OF tn, Queen and lthe roy al
family to the dais. When they were seat.
cd the Archbishop Of Canterbury and the
Dean Of Westminster, who had taken
their places within the sacrarium. began
the service by ASKING Of God . blessing
Upon the Queen.
The ''Te Deum Laudamus" was thea
sung by the choir to the music composed
by the Prince Consort, the Queen having
requested this. The Lords Prayer was
said, and the responses (adapted to the
occasion) were lntoned. Then three special
prayers were offered. Following the
prayers, the "Exaudiat te Dominus was
sung, with organ and brass band accom-.
paniment
The Dean Of Westminis 5er advanced to
the altar rails and read the lesson for the
day. First Ep;stle Of Peter, CHI. H., v g. IS.
DR.. Bridges special anthem, selected by
the Queen last year as her jubilee au-
them, was next rendered, followed by the
choral 'Gotha." composed by the Priucs
Coasort In the rests the national autne N
was introduced. Two moro special
prayers for the defense Of the faith, the
spiritual welfare Of tho kingdom, and for
peace and love, followed, and were sup
plemented by the bsuedictiou which was
pronounced by the Archbishop.
When the benediction had been said,
the Queens sens knelt before her and
kissed her hand. They arose and Her
Majesty kissed each upon his cheek. The
Processes next advanced t, the Queen
and kissed her hand and she kissed them
all, fAvoriug some twice, making unusual
dcmons tratious over the Princess Of
Wales aud Princess Beatrice. Other rel
atives OF the Queen then salutei her, and
she shook hands with some and kissed
others, kissing the Crown Prince Freder-
lex William Of Germany twice, very
heartily each time. At all this the con.
gregation applauded warmly. Al the
princesses upon the dais wore hght
dresses.
After the royal sslutatious had ell been
made, the Queen descended the dais and
moved out Of the Abbey, preceded by the
royal family. the congregation standing
and cheering with fervor all the while,
Mendelssohn's march from "Athalie" b.
ing rendered by the organ and band until
Her Majesty had departed.
The congregation at ono, dissolved,
selections Of sacred music being played
until all had left the Abbey.